According to a survey conducted in the third quarter of 2022 in the United States, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, was most popular amongst Generation X. Overall, 50 percent of Gen X had a positive view of the Duke, while 98 percent were aware of him. Harry's popularity remained constant with Millennials and Baby Boomers alike, with almost half of all respondents belonging to these generations having a positive view of him. In early December 2022, Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle released a documentary on Netflix about their relationship and their stepping back from royal duties. "Harry & Meghan" went on to nab the title of Netflix's most-watched documentary debut in its first week.
Favorability of British Royal Family members in the United States
As of September 2022, Diana, Princess of Wales, was by far the most favored member of the Royal family in the U.S., with almost 80 percent of Americans thinking fondly of her. Prince William was also amongst the most popular British royals in the U.S., with 32 percent of respondents having a positive opinion of him.
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II
The past couple of years have been significant for the British royal family, after the passing of Prince Phillip in 2021 and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022. According to a survey conducted shortly after the monarch's death, one-fifth of respondents in the United Kingdom said they were very upset by her passing, and one quarter reported to be fairly upset.
Popularity of Prince Harry amongst adults in the United States as of 3rd quarter 2022, by generation
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